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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.12, 12,049.14 and 2,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.12, 12,049.14 and 2,410.12 is: 3,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.12 : 12,049.14 = 2,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.12/12,049.14 = 2,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.12x = 12,049.14 × 2,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.12x = 29,039,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039,873.30/8,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.47

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